Conjoined Twins

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 959

Apr 14, 2021 6:00 pm
52:46 mins

The love conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton had for each other helped them weather exploitation and tragedy. And, how the world's most famous Siamese twins broke free from bondage.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

The Love and Losses of Conjoined Twins

39 MINS

International spectators adored the performing acts of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton.

The Original Siamese Twins: An American Story

14 MINS

Conjoined by a thin fleshy band at the base of their abdomen, Cheng and Eng Bunker were the first conjoined twins to be called “Siamese twins.”